No. 15 Jake Mangum, OF Age: 26 (38/1996) HT: 6’1, WT: 179 B/T: B/L Acquired: Drafted in 4th RD of 2019 Draft – Mississippi State ETA: 2022 Previous MMO Ranking: 16 2021 Stats (Brooklyn/Binghamton): 84 G, 22 2B, 4 3B, 9 HR, 14 SB, .285/.337/.454, 114 wRC+ Mangum struggled to a .633 OPS in his pro debut in 2019 with the Brooklyn Cyclones and then got off to a rough start in 2021 with...
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The Mets entered their four-game series against the 7-2 Giants at Citi Field with a National League East best 7-3 record. But there was still plenty of folks doubting them after they beat up on the lowly Nationals and Diamondbacks. Playing a Giants team that was off to a hot start following a 107-win season would certainly be a big early season test for the Mets. They passed with flying...
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Tomás Nido is entering his sixth season of big league action for the Mets, and this time it’s as their No. 2 catcher and one of the best defensive backstops in baseball. Nido, 28, was the Mets eighth round pick in the 2012 draft out of Orangewood Christian High School in Florida. The native of Puerto Rico struggled offensively during his first four seasons in the minor leagues, never...
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No. 20 Dedniel Nunez, RHP Age: 25 (6/5/1996) HT: 6’2, WT: 180 B/T: R/R Acquired: Signed as International Free Agent in 2016 ETA: 2023 Previous MMO Ranking: N/A 2019 Stats (St. Lucie Mets): 16 G, 80 IP, 4.39 ERA, 2.91 FIP, 10.57 K/9, 0.56 HR/9 In hindsight, I’d probably about 10 spots too high here on Núñez, but I’ve always liked his repertoire and potential. That said, he...
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The long-awaited Tom Seaver statue is finally at Citi Field in full display for Mets fans to see. The statue honoring the Franchise was unveiled on Friday morning with Tom’s wife Nancy, and their two daughters present at the podium. Mets long-time radio broadcaster, and former colleague of Seaver, Howie Rose was the mc for the great event. “Tom is our sunshine,” Rose Said....
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